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It's reminiscent of a classic Champagne Cocktail, with brandy, sparkling wine and zesty orange flavours dominating. Given that the recipe calls for a whole...
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Morten Carlsbaek’s Avatar Morten Carlsbaek
22nd November at 15:10
I really like this champagne cocktail, but what do you use, if you don't have Boker's bitters? Someone with some advice? I tried with one dash Scrappy´s chocolate bitter and one dash Peychaud's bitters and is was nice but too chocolate. Tried to repair with more champagne, cognac, and Heering and it didn't work. I assume it is not supposed to be a chocolate tasting cocktail...
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
22nd November at 15:51
There's nothing quite like Boker's, but Angostura is perhaps an option.
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Simon Sedgley’s Avatar Simon Sedgley
21st July at 15:00
On Christmas morning, it's summer where we are. So we like to go with a Sabot or a Russian Punch. If I were in Blighty on a cold Christmas day this cocktail would be perfect.
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Meredith Frost’s Avatar Meredith Frost
13th October 2023 at 22:00
Can’t say I really liked this. It seemed too sweet and sort of heavy.
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Toby Chambers’ Avatar Toby Chambers
11th September 2023 at 17:36
The champagne does its best to keep everyone organised, but the cherry was still too strong for me. I might try it with 15ml cherry brandy next time...
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Asher Günther’s Avatar Asher Günther
14th March 2023 at 06:42
Is it intentional that this recipe calls for a scant 2 drops of Boker's rather than 2 dashes?
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
14th March 2023 at 18:41
Should indeed be dashes rather than drops. I've corrected. Many thanks for bringing to my attention.
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Calvin Grant’s Avatar Calvin Grant
4th June 2021 at 04:25
This is really good and currently my favorite champagne cocktail. Haven't got the Bonkers Bitters yet so I used two capfulls Underberg. And yes the cherry notes were very subtle yet rich. Must try this again with the Sangue Morlacco. Also, I mixed another one with Hayman's Sloe Gin in place of the Cherry Herring. Made a suprisingly different drink. Lighter and seemingly drier yet fascinatingly complex.
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
24th March 2021 at 03:52
Was a little concerned this may be sweet, but the cognac, bitters, and dry champaign does make a smooth and enjoyable drink. Could be used anytime, but I had it after dinner.
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